Major traffic jams reported in Kyiv due to bridge closures after Russian attack

Russian forces struck Kyiv's Southern Bridge for the third time in 24 hours overnight into Oct. 1, damaging road surfaces, supports, guardrails, and the metro's concrete barriers, forcing a full closure in both directions. Traffic on the Paton and Metro bridges was also restricted the following morning, causing severe gridlock across the Pechersk area and Dnipro Embankment as residents tried to cross between the left and right banks.

Public transit saw heavy delays, with dozens left waiting at stops, and Telegram channels reported taxi fares from the left to right bank exceeding 1,000 hryvnias, about $22. City authorities rerouted buses and trolleybuses via the Darnytskyi Bridge while repairs continue.

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